1. European Influence on Early American Painting
... . Baroque paintings' outstanding characteristics can be "grandeur, sensuous richness, drama, vitality, movement, tension, emotional exuberance, and a tendency to blur distinctions between the various arts."" (Webmuseum). His portrait of Philip, Lord Wharton (Fig. 1.2) is a perfect example of his style. The portrait was created in 1685. Despite the official quality of the picture, the casualty and spontaneity prevails the picture via the sitting ... position and smile on the subject's face. Vivacity and directness of the picture is outstanding. The glowing courtly red is all over the plac...
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